ENGINEER ELECTRICAL 5

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision

On-site health centers

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an Electrical Engineer 5 to serve as the technical project lead for the next-generation attack submarine electric plant. Reporting to the E11 Manager of the Future Propulsion Electrical team, the role drives design, coordinates across disciplines, and serves as the primary technical liaison with the customer.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET accredited) with 14+ years of exempt experience; Master’s with 12 years or PhD with 9

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program with 14 years of exempt experience or higher.
• Master's degree with 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. with 9 years accepted.
• Strong leadership and ability to liaise with customers and multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of the next-generation electric plant for submarine propulsion.
• Coordinate across disciplines to drive design and interface with customers.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage budget, schedule, and materials considerations.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or PhD

Job description

Req ID: 50208

Team: E11 SUBMARINE ENGINEERING - ADVANCED PROPULSION

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $150,000.00 to $185,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer 5 to serve as the technical project lead for the next-generation attack submarine electric plant. Reporting to the E11 Manager of the Future Propulsion Electrical team, the incumbent will operate autonomously, coordinating across multiple disciplines and organizations to drive design of the next generation electric plant. The role acts as the primary technical liaison with the customer and provides insight on budget, schedule, training, and material considerations to management throughout the design phase. Success is measured by customer acceptance of the electric plant design and its integrated power generation and delivery interfaces. The Electrical Engineer 5 will also mentor and develop internal talent to support future naval propulsion plant designs.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

• 10+years of experience in naval electric plant design, preferably naval nuclear propulsion platforms.
• Deep familiarity with the standard, analyses, and specifications governing shipboard electric plant design (e.g., NAVSEA, MIL-STD, IEEE).
• Proven expertise in medium-voltage hardware, system modeling, and propulsion/electric plant dynamics.
• Experience leading technical projects from concept through commissioning, including interface management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical insight on budget, schedule, training, and material requirements.
• Strong background in testing methods and validation of complex shipboard power systems.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a record of mentoring junior engineers. Extensive work experience can be substituted for an advanced degree.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, serving as the primary technical interface with customers.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.